As a solo artist, McCartney released his debut album, “Beautiful Soul,” in 2004. The title track became a hit single, reaching the top 20 in several countries and establishing him as a teen pop idol. He followed this success with albums like “Right Where You Want Me” (2006) and “Departure” (2008), which showcased his evolving musical style. Throughout his music career, McCartney has demonstrated his songwriting skills by co-writing hits for other artists.
Jessica made her Broadway debut in a 2012 Walter Kerr Theatre production of the Ruth and Augustus Goetz drama “The Heiress,” and she has also appeared in “The Cherry Orchard” at the Williamstown Theatre Festival (2004), “Salome” at the Wadsworth Theatre (2006), and “Othello” at The Public Theatre (2009). Chastain launched the production company Freckle Films in 2016, and she has produced several of her films, such as “The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby” (2013), “The Zookeeper’s Wife” (2017), and “Ava” (2020) as well as the 2017 documentary “I am Jane Doe,” which was named Best Documentary Feature at the Hollywood Film Festival.
Early Life Josh Gad was born Joshua Ilan Gad on February 23, 1981, in Hollywood, Florida. His parents, Susan and Sam, are from Germany and Afghanistan, respectively, and are both of Jewish descent; they had Josh and his older brothers, Jeff and Jason, together before divorcing in 1987. Susan went on to marry investment advisor Stanford Schwartz, giving Josh a stepbrother and stepsister. Gad studied at the University School of Nova Southeastern University, where he won the National Forensics League National Tournament Championships two years in a row, for Original Oratory in 1998 and Original Oratory and Humorous Interpretation in 1999.
Early Life Julianna Peña was born on August 19, 1989, in Spokane, Washington. She is the youngest of four siblings and is of Mexican and Venezuelan descent. She attended Spokane High School and graduated in 2007. She then attended Spokane Community College. In order to lose weight during her early adulthood and also to learn how to channel her anger and aggression, she enrolled in a cardio kickboxing class around this time.
McLaren Contract and Salary Ahead of the 2022 season Lando signed a 4-year $100 million contract with McLaren. The contract guarantees him a base salary of $25 million per year, before any potential wins or bonuses. It’s an extraordinary contract. By comparison, right around the same time of his signing, Oscar Piastri signed a contract with McLaren that pays him just $775,000 per year. Prior to signing with McLaren, Lando had earned around $18 million in his career.
The Finnish big man spent four seasons with the Chicago Bulls, but the team never quite figured out how to maximize his usage. Chicago sent him to the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he promptly put up his worst per 36-minute scoring and rebounding numbers. The Cavs traded Markkanen after only one year to acquire All-Star Donovan Mitchell. Markkanen joined the Jazz with solid if unspectacular numbers—and then turned his career around.
Outside of YouTube, he runs an extremely lucrative merchandise company called Maverick Apparel. In its first nine months of operation alone, Maverick generated more than $40 million in sales. He has hosted the Impaulsive podcast since November 2018. In recent years, Logan and his brother Jake have pivoted to the professional boxing world. In 2023, Logan signed a multi-year deal with WWE for a reported three years and $15 million following several appearances over the years.
Marg Helgenberger “CSI” Salary What was Marg Helgenberger’s salary per episode of “CSI”? $390,000. That worked out to around $9 million per season.
Real Estate In 2019, Marg bought and sold homes. She sold her longtime personal residence in Brentwood, Los Angeles, for $8 million, and not long after, she bought a new nearby home for $4.6 million.
Early Life Marg Helgenberger was born on November 16, 1958, in Fremont, Nebraska.
Early Life Maria Bartiromo was born on September 11, 1967, in Brooklyn, New York. She is the daughter of Italian-American parents Vincent and Josephine Bartiromo. Maria was raised in the Dyker Heights area of the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn, where her father was the owner of the Rex Manor restaurant, and her mother served as the hostess. Bartiromo attended an all-girls private Catholic school called Fontbonne Hall Academy while working as a coat check person in her father’s restaurant.
Elliot and Morrison were inducted into The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame in 2019 and the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2021, and they were the subject of the 2011 documentary “Undivided: The Preston and Steve Experience.” Elliot has appeared in the “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” episodes “America’s Next Top Paddy’s Billboard Model Contest” (2008) and “Mac’s Big Break” (2010), and he narrated the Golf Channel series “The Haney Project” in 2009.
As a solo artist, Ralph has released the albums “Ralph Tresvant” (1990), “It’s Goin’ Down” (1994), and “Rizz-Wa-Faire” (2006), and his solo debut reached #1 on the “Billboard” Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and was certified Platinum. Three singles from that album were top 10 hits on the “Billboard” Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Tresvant appeared in the 1991 movie “House Party 2,” performing the hit single “Yo Baby Yo.” In 1992, his song “Money Can’t Buy You Love” was featured on the “Mo’ Money” soundtrack and reached #2 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Rolling Stones Royalties “Bitter Sweet Symphony” samples an orchestral cover of the 1965 Rolling Stones song “The Last Time,” which was written and arranged by David Whitaker. Note that the sampled music is NOT part of the original Rolling Stones song in any way. The Verve successfully cleared the rights to the sample, but they did not seek publishing rights from the Stones. Upon the release of the song, Richard Ashcroft was contacted by Stones manager Alan Klein, whose company ABKCO Records held the copyright to “The Last Song.
Robyn Lively was born in Powder Springs, Georgia, on February 7, 1972. She has two full siblings and two half-siblings. All four of her siblings became actors. Her full brother Jason Lively is best known for starring in the 1985 Chevy Chase comedy, “European Vacation.” Her half sister is Blake Lively.
Career Robyn began her professional career when she was in first grade, appearing in the television movie, “Summer of My German Soldier.
In 1975, Wood replaced Mick Taylor as the lead guitarist of The Rolling Stones, a position he has held ever since. With the Stones, he has recorded numerous hit albums and toured extensively, cementing his status as one of the most iconic guitarists in rock history. Alongside his work with the Stones, Wood has maintained a successful solo career, releasing several albums featuring his own compositions and showcasing his skills as a multi-instrumentalist.
Early Life Baeumler was born on March 26, 1978, in Oakville, Canada. As a child, she began dancing ballet and continued dancing into her adolescence. She attended high school in Oakville and then studied at Appleby College following her high school graduation. While a teenager and during her early 20s, she worked as a camp counselor at Camp Totoredaca.
Career Braeumler initially began her career by opening a dance studio where she taught dance classes.
Early Life Shailene Woodley was born Shailene Diann Woodley on November 15, 1991, in San Bernardino County, California. Her parents, Lori and Lonnie, both worked in the education field as a school counselor and principal, respectively. She began modeling at age four and had started taking acting classes by the time she was five. When Shailene was 15, she was diagnosed with scoliosis and had to wear a brace when she was a freshman at Simi Valley High School.
Early Life Stephen Stills was born on January 3, 1945 in Dallas, Texas to William and Talitha. Brought up in a military family, he frequently moved as a child to places including Florida, Louisiana, Costa Rica, and El Salvador. For his education, Stills went to Admiral Farragut Academy in St. Petersburg, Florida, and then to Saint Leo College Preparatory School. He eventually graduated from Lincoln High School in Costa Rica. Stills subsequently attended Louisiana State University, but dropped out in the early 60s.
As you can imagine, the top soccer players earn A LOT of money. The top two highest-paid players are Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Ronaldo isn’t just the biggest star in soccer – he’s the most popular athlete in the world. His social media accounts boast a combined roughly 600 million followers. He has 344 followers on Instagram, 149 million on Facebook and 94 million on Twitter. Ronaldo earns nearly as much in endorsements as he does in salary from Manchester United.
From his earliest forays into the music scene, Toby Keith showcased an ability to tap into the pulse of America, weaving narratives that resonated deeply with his audience. His debut single, “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” released in the early ’90s, quickly climbed the charts, becoming an instant country classic. This early success set the stage for a series of hits, establishing Keith as a mainstay in the country music scene.